Network Administrator
San Diego, CA

Job Description

Forward Slope, Inc. is seeking a fast-learning, organized and self-motivated Network Administrator with excellent time management skills to provide technical support in a Microsoft Windows network environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communications skills, need minimal direction, and have a passion for Information Technology. This position requires that candidates be located in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities:

* Provide End-User support for Windows devices
* Install/remove/update/support and troubleshoot desktop and network hardware, operating systems and software issues
* Perform Network administration services, day-to-day operations, management of servers, routers and firewalls
* Monitor security and event logs, investigate events, provide appropriate solutions as needed
* Manage Backup and disaster recovery operations
* Administer Microsoft Office 365 and Azure accounts
* Create & maintain procedures and documentation for internal use
* Work on infrastructure/network related projects such as operating system and hardware upgrades, network expansion and deployment of end-user applications
* Manage hardware and software inventory
* Provide Information Technology Help Desk functions
* Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

* Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the IT or Information Security fields
* Thorough knowledge of Networking technologies especially in a Windows environment
* Thorough knowledge of Windows Active Directory and client OSs
* Knowledge of Office 365 administration and the MS Office Suite of apps
* Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and wireless communications
* Familiarity with setting up routers, switches and other network hardware
* Familiarity with PC Hardware, ability to troubleshoot basic hardware problems
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organization and time management skills
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience with Microsoft Azure
* Experience with Help Desk ticketing software
* Experience with PKI, Certificate management and CACs
* Experience with MS SQL Server
* Experience with Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V / VMWare)
* Experience with Containerization technologies (Docker / Kubernetes)
* Microsoft Technical Certification
* Security+ Certification

Forward Slope Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disable